GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
In-depth knowledge of your new vehicle
starts here.
The booklet that you are reading simply
and directly explains how it is made
and how it works.
That’s why we advise you to read it
seated comfortably on board, so that
you can see immediately what is
described here for yourself.THE KEYS....................................... 7
IGNITION DEVICE ........................... 8
SENTRY KEY® ............................... 10
ALARM ........................................... 11
DOORS ........................................... 11
SEATS ............................................ 14
HEAD RESTRAINTS ........................ 16
STEERING WHEEL ......................... 17
REAR VIEW MIRRORS .................... 18
EXTERIOR LIGHTS ......................... 19
INTERIOR LIGHTS .......................... 21
WINDSCREEN/REAR WINDOW
WIPER ............................................ 22
CLIMATE CONTROL ...................... 24
ELECTRIC WINDOWS .................... 28
ELECTRIC SUN ROOF .................... 29
MYSKY SUN ROOF ........................ 31
BONNET ......................................... 33
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT ........... 34
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
EXTERIOR LIGHTS
LIGHT SWITCH
Light switch A fig. 25, located on the
left side of the dashboard, controls
operation of headlights, side lights,
daytime running lights, dipped beam
headlights, fog lights, rear fog lights and
instrument panel indicator and control
button graphic lighting regulation.
The exterior lights can only be switched
on when the ignition device is at MAR.
The instrument panel and the various
controls on the dashboard will be lit up
when the exterior lights are switched
on.
AUTO FUNCTION(Dusk sensor)
(where provided)
This is an infrared LED sensor that
works in conjunction with the rain
sensor and is located on the
windscreen. It is able to detect
variations in outside lighting based on
the light sensitivity and adjusts the
display Menu or theUconnect™
system.
The higher the sensitivity, the lower the
amount of external light needed to
switch the lights on.
Function activation: turn the light
switch to AUTO.
Function deactivation: turn the light
switch to a position other than AUTO.
IMPORTANT This function can only
be activated with the ignition device at
MAR.
DIPPED BEAM
HEADLIGHTS
Turn the ignition switch toto switch
on the side lights, the instrument panel
lights and the dipped beam headlights.
The
warning light switches on in
the instrument panel.
DAYTIME RUNNING
LIGHTS (DRL)
"Daytime Running Lights"
(where provided)
18) 19)With the ignition device turned to MAR
and the light switch turned to position
Othe daytime running lights are
automatically activated; the other lights
and interior lighting remain off.
With the ignition device turned to STOP,
bring the light switch to position
to switch on the side lights, the
instrument panel lights and to switch off
the daytime running lights.
FOG LIGHTS(for versions/markets where provided)
With side lights and dipped beam
headlights on, press switch
to
switch on the fog lights.
To switch off the fog lights press the
switch again or turn it to positionO.
REAR FOG LIGHT
Press buttonto switch the light
on/off.
The rear fog light switches on only
when the dipped beam headlights or
fog lights are switched on. The light
switches off by pressing button
or
by switching off the main beam
headlights or the fog lights.
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❒Position 3: driver + maximum
permitted load stowed only in the
luggage compartment
IMPORTANT Check the headlight
alignment each time the weight of the
load transported changes.
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND
CONTROL BUTTON
GRAPHICS BRIGHTNESS
ADJUSTMENT
With side lights or headlights on, turn
ring nut B fig. 27 upwards to increase
light brightness of the instrument panel
and of the control button graphics, or
turn the ring nut downwards to
decrease it.
WARNING
18)The daytime running lights are an
alternative to the dipped beam headlights
for driving in countries where it is
compulsory to have lights on during the
day; where it is not compulsory, the use of
daytime running lights is permitted.
19)Daytime running lights cannot replace
dipped beam headlights when driving at
night or through tunnels. The use of
daytime running lights is governed by the
highway code of the country in which
you are driving. Comply with legal
requirements.
INTERIOR LIGHTS
FRONT COURTESY
LIGHTS
Switch A fig. 28 is used to switch on/off
the courtesy lights bulbs.
Switch positions:
❒central position: lights C and E switch
on/off when the doors are opened/
closed;
❒pressed to the left (position OFF):
lights C and E are always switched off;
❒pressed to the right (position
):
lights C and D are always switched on.
The lights switch on/off gradually.
Switch B fig. 28 switches light C on/off.
Switch D fig. 28 switches light E on/off.
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STARTING THE
ENGINE
Before starting the engine, adjust the
seat, the interior rear view mirrors,
the door mirrors and fasten the seat
belt correctly.
Never press the accelerator pedal for
starting the engine.
If necessary, messages indicating the
starting procedure can be shown on
the display.
109) 110) 111)34) 35) 36) 37)
PROCEDURE FOR
VERSIONS WITH MANUAL
GEARBOX
Proceed as follows:
❒engage the electric parking brake
and place the gear lever in neutral;
❒bring the ignition device to MAR. On
Diesel versions, waning light
lights
up in the instrument panel: wait for the
warning light to switch off;
❒fully depress the clutch pedal without
touching the accelerator;
❒turn the ignition device to AVV and
release it as soon as the engine starts;❒if the engine does not start within 10
seconds, bring the ignition device
back to STOP and wait for 10-15
seconds before repeating the starting
procedure.
PROCEDURE FOR
VERSIONS WITH
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
Proceed as follows:
❒engage the electric parking brake
and place the gear lever to P (Park) or
N (Neutral);
❒fully depress the brake pedal without
touching the accelerator;
❒place the ignition device to AVV;
❒if the engine does not start, bring the
ignition device back to STOP and
wait for 10-15 seconds before
repeating the starting procedure.
IMPORTANT If, with the ignition device
at MAR, the
symbol on the
instrument panel stays on together with
warning light
, turn the ignition
device to STOP and then back to MAR.
If the warning light (or the symbol on
the display) remains on, try with the
other keys provided with the vehicle.
Contact a Jeep Dealership if the engine
still does not start.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
Proceed as follows:
❒park the car in a position that is not
dangerous for oncoming traffic; engage
a gear (versions with manual gearbox)
or position the gear lever to P (Parking)
(versions with automatic transmission);
❒turn the ignition device to STOP
with the engine idling.
Cars equipped with electronic key
(Keyless Enter-N-Go):at a car speed
over 8 km/h (5 mph) it is possible to
switch the engine off, also with
automatic transmission lever in a
position other than P (Parking). To
switch off the engine in this situation,
hold down the ignition device button for
a while or press it 3 times in a row
within a few seconds. In this case the
engine will stop and the ignition device
will switch to MAR.
WARNING
109)It is dangerous to run the engine in
enclosed areas. The engine takes in
oxygen and releases carbon dioxide,
carbon monoxide and other toxic gases.
110)The brake servo is not active until the
engine is started, so you would need to
apply much more force than usual to the
brake pedal.
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INDEX
4
WD LOW mode
(engagement/release)................... 110
ABS (system) ................................ 64
Active safety systems ..................... 64
Airbag ............................................ 91
Alarm ............................................. 11
All-wheel drive ................................ 109
Automatic transmission gear
lever unlocking ............................. 143
Automatic transmission .................. 103
Auxiliary driving systems................. 69
Battery recharging ........................ 160
Bodywork (cleaning and
maintenance) ............................... 164
Bonnet ........................................... 33
Broken-down vehicle towing .......... 146
BSM system .................................. 69
Changing a wheel ......................... 135
Child protection systems ................ 81
Climate control ............................... 24
CO2 emissions............................... 179
Control panel and on-board
instruments .................................. 38
Daytime running lights (DRL) ......... 19
Dimensions .................................... 171
Dipped beam headlights ................ 19
Direction indicators ........................ 20
Disabling active safety systems ...... 66Display ........................................... 40
Doors ............................................. 11
DST (system).................................. 65
DTC (system) ................................. 64
Electric Parking Brake (EPB) ......... 100
Electric steering wheel heating ....... 17
Electric sun roof ............................. 29
Electric windows ............................ 28
Electronic Cruise Control ................ 108
Engine compartment...................... 155
Engine............................................ 167
ERM (system) ................................. 65
ESC (system) ................................. 64
Exterior lights ................................. 19
Fluids and lubricants ..................... 176
Fog lights ....................................... 19
Forward Collision Warning Plus
system ......................................... 71
Front airbags .................................. 91
Front courtesy lights ....................... 21
Fuel consumption .......................... 178
Fuel cut-off system......................... 143
Fuse boxes .................................... 130
Fuses (replacement) ....................... 130
Hazard warning lights ................... 124
HDC (system) ................................. 65
Headlight alignment adjustment ..... 20
Head restraints............................... 16
HSA (system) ................................. 64
Identification data .......................... 166
Ignition device ................................ 8
Important information and
recommendations ........................ 201
Interior lights .................................. 21
Jump starting ................................ 141
Keys
– electronic key ............................ 7
– key with remote control ............. 7
Lane Change ................................ 20
LaneSense system ......................... 114
Lifting the vehicle ........................... 163
Light switch.................................... 19
Luggage compartment................... 34
Main beam headlights .................. 20
Main beam headlights
– Automatic main beam
headlights ................................. 20
Manual gearbox ............................. 103
MySky sun roof .............................. 31
Occupant protection systems ....... 76
Parking lights ................................ 20
ParkSense (system)........................ 112
PBA (system) ................................. 64
Performance (top speed) ................ 178
Prescriptions for handling the
vehicle at the end of its life ........... 179
Pretensioners ................................. 79